Absolute peak. I don't know a single restaurant better than this. My first time biting into a piece of chicken had to be top 2 events in my life. The tangy sauce with the complex chicken flavor, and don't forget the flavorful fries. Just peak. Not to mention the milkshakes too. Dave, you deserve the Medal of Honor. Don't even get me STARTED on those mozzarella sticks. Whoever is coming up with these ideas, come up with MORE. The very first cheese pull was, as the Spanish say, was magnifica. The atmosphere was great too. The vibrant colors matches with cool designs. Peak. The service was also exceptional. The nice employees greeting me every time they saw me dig in. Daves is so good I have written a poem to further prove its excellence: At Dave's the chicken's hot and crisp, The kind you really can't resist. One bite in and you'll agree, It's where a hungry soul should be. The mozzarella sticks arrive, And suddenly the table's alive. Golden, cheesy, long and thick, You can't stop at just one stick. Then comes the shake, so cold and sweet, The perfect end to any treat. Chocolate, vanilla, cookies, There's probably one with your name on it, too. So if you're hungry, take my tip, Head to Dave's and make the trip. For chicken, shakes, and cheesy bliss, It's hard to find a place like this. Final thing, please TEAR DOWN the canes in castleton and replace it with a Dave's. Fishers needs this peak. If you don't like Dave's you: A. Are mentally ill B. Have never tried it C. Don't know good food D. Are liked by absolutely NO ONE. E. All of the above. large fry, bedsty, five guys, go to Dave's in 5 read more

I was in Indianapolis for business so I decided to stop by Dave's Hot Chicken. Let me start with the good, I ordered chicken tender, and one order of Not Chicken AKA cauliflower wings. They were flavored spectacularly, I got the mild. I also ordered a strawberry fruity Pebbles shake which I later found out after I left the restaurant that she gave me a vanilla when I asked for a strawberry. Now the bad. Even before it got busy after I placed my order, the service was pretty horrible. There was no one checking to see if orders had come up and they just sat there. When I received my order, of course after asking for it not knowing how long it had been sitting there, the person who took my order forgot that I ordered a milkshake when she was the one who took my order. Addto all that she gave me the wrong flavor milkshake. However, the chicken tender and cauliflower wings were spectacular. If it was just for the food I would have given this five stars. Flavored spectacularly, and the miles was very nice on my tongue, but the service? The service was horrible. read more

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This place is pretty popular, but they do a great job of getting orders out quickly. Even when it's busy, the service is fast and efficient, so you don't have to wait long for your food. The fried chicken is really tasty, crispy on the outside, juicy on the inside, and reasonably priced for the quality and portion size. I ordered the Trio, which comes with fried cheese, fried chicken nuggets, and sliders. It's a great choice if you want to try a little bit of everything instead of just one item. I added a side of fries, and it made the meal feel complete. Everything came out fresh and hot, and the portions were satisfying. Overall, it's a solid spot if you're craving fried chicken or looking for a quick, filling meal at a fair price. I'll definitely be back to try more items from the menu. read more

Dave's Hot Chicken - 2 sliders and fries - Min - Chicken Shop Near Me - Indianapolis, Indiana

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I heard they had cauliflower and decided to check them out. I visited when they first opened a few years ago and tried the fries and Mac and cheese. I wasn't really impressed but I'm loving the new menu. I ordered the cauliflower sandwich, fries, and mozzarella stick. I wasn't expecting the hot to be so hot but it was a 10/10. The restaurant was clean. The service was a 4/5 which is why I didn't give a 5 stars for my review. The main reason is because I wasnt greeted when I entered the restaurant or when I got to the counter. The guy was just standing there. He didnt say anything to me until I greeted him. read more

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GREAT food! Would definitely recommend any day of the week. It was our first time. We loved it.

We stopped by for a quick bite but the portions size turned out to be dinner. I ordered 3 tenders which were pretty huge and came with a side of coleslaw. Cashier P was super helpful and gave me a good tip on how to save money with the right combos. Looks like a newly opened branch which was swanky clean and spotless. The place was buzzing with customers and had such a good weekend vibe. Definitely would recommend for a quick bite! read more

Dave's Hot Chicken - Chicken Shop Near Me - Indianapolis, Indiana

I usually do takeout when I get Dave's, and it's generally great. They've messed up a couple of my orders before, like the fries or heat level, but when they get it right, it's so good. The slider and tender with fries is super filling. You basically get two sandwiches in one meal. I love getting the Extra Hot, and I've definitely learned my lesson with the Reaper (painful in a way that's not enjoyable). The fries are always well-seasoned and never soggy, the pickles are crispy, and the sauce pairs perfectly. read more

Dave's Hot Chicken - Chicken Shop Near Me - Indianapolis, Indiana

I enjoyed the chicken and the building. The let down here was the service. They did tell us it would be 15-20 minutes since they drop everything fresh. It was about 35 minutes after ordering when my husband went to check on the food and it took 10 more minutes for it to come out. He noticed the staff in the kitchen eating and laughing. I believe they forgot our ticket since we saw people who ordered after us get their food before us. Once we received our food some of it was cold. We had our son and it was getting late so we couldn't wait any more for fresh food. Overall a disappointing experience - I would rather get it to go or order delivery if I wanted it again read more

Dave's Hot Chicken - Chicken Shop Near Me - Indianapolis, Indiana

Just above average chicken. Not my favorite spicy chicken in town but it's in a good location on Mass Ave. and wasn't very busy (surprisingly) during lunch. It does have one of my biggest pet peeves where the line to order cuts the restaurant in half and if you sit on the side opposite the pickup area and drink fountain, you have to awkwardly squeeze through people who are focused on their phones or the menu board. But I do like how spacious the seating areas are overall. read more

This is over hyped. The food over all is mid, the chicken quality is there but the seasoning really had no flavor and there wasn't any spicy, we ordered medium not knowing where the spicy would lie on it, and that was a mistake. Seasoning looks more like red 40 mix! Good portion sizes just wouldn't return due to the overall taste. Dave's sauce tastes like mayonnaise with pepper. Service was good from the workers, we weren't explained much of the menu but! That's pretty normal. The building was clean and had a good vibe just wasn't for us! read more

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Anytime I see consistent customer service replies, I feel confident that at minimum they are listening, a very good quality. Let's be honest. Good help is hard to find. People have bad days. Poo happens. Kudos to Yelp reviewers and to customer service who listen. read more

Dave's Hot Chicken - One smart cookie. - Chicken Shop Near Me - Indianapolis, Indiana

A little pricey, but the slider was decently sized! Medium ain't spicy, so next time I'll definitely try hot/extra hot/reaper. Loved the fresh pickles & didn't hate the slaw (not a huge fan usually). Some fries were a bit soggy. Lastly, the vanilla milkshake was extra thick! read more

Dave's Hot Chicken - Dave's #4 1 Slider with Fries & Small Vanilla Shake - Chicken Shop Near Me - Indianapolis, Indiana

This was a Quick and delicious service !! No complaints on this mild chicken sandwich and cheesy fries :) they were great read more

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i have been to dave's many times in the past few years. Today it was horrible, i waited 45 before i just asked for a refund and then they couldn't give me a refund. So i took the food and it was cold. Had atleast 15 people waiting a hour to read more

Dylan took good care of me and I got my food hot and fresh. The dining room was clean and it's right in the heart of downtown. So looking outside the page picture windows while waiting on my food was nice. I got the bites with the fries medium heat. I'd say go. read more

Dave's Hot Chicken - Outside - Chicken Shop Near Me - Indianapolis, Indiana

The cauliflower Dave's not-chicken sliders were phenomenal!! I got mine in hot, which was pretty spicy. I had to dip it into ranch to cool it off, but it was delicious. The fries were seasoned well and the Dave's sauce was delicious as well. The pickles are very cold, thick, and crunchy. Pickle lover approved. Even the bun was amazing - soft, sweet, and held up well. All the food was piping hot and fresh. Please never get rid of the cauliflower not-chicken!!!!! read more

I feel like pictures tell you everything you need to know. But just in case it doesn't. Dave's is honestly elite and dare I say the best chicken restaurant. The seasoning is so good, and the varying spice levels makes it so customizable. The menu is simple and the chicken is GOOD. not too heavily breaded, with the perfect sides. I don't usually care about fries all that much, but theirs are seasoned so well and the meal comes with a stack of pickles! What could be better honestly. read more

Dave's Hot Chicken - Dave's #1 2 Tenders w/ Fries - Chicken Shop Near Me - Indianapolis, Indiana

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Everyone has their own hot chicken spot and yea something about chains blah blah blah. Dave's slaps. I get the hottest level every time and it's just good. The app reward systems has given me free stuff and it's wort the once in a while visit from me. Other hot spots charge more for higher than medium... not Dave. Dave respects you enough not to overcharge you. I also love the worry on everyone's face when I order the hottest level. It's honestly not that hot and I sometimes think they don't actually put the hottest spice on, but that may just be my tolerance. The restaurant itself is packed after school in Broad Ripple and the vibes are always chill. The chicken is well cooked and always juicy. The spicy Dave's sauce is a must with honey packets. I've only ever ordered the slider, but I'm sure everything else is also fantastic. read more

Food usually really good, sometimes you get some Dave's bites that are just breading...this is mostly so y'all can train the people doing carry out to add all of the items into the bag under special requests and maybe give a better handling than just throwing the bag on the counter top and making no eye contact. The person at the register is the face of the location and what I got today made me not want to get Dave's for a while. Like I said good food, I know what a 1 star does when you're trying to get back above 4.5 so I didn't put a one star but will change it to a 1 if that happens again. Actually updating it now as I dug into the food they put the cold Dave's sauce on top of the bread which caused the bread to get wet, soggy and cold. Good job read more

Dave's Hot Chicken - Nasty bread - Chicken Shop Near Me - Indianapolis, Indiana

My youngest picked this spot for dinner and surprisingly it did not disappoint! I'll be honest I was very leery to come, but we had agreed to let her pick the place for dinner and she wanted her "favorite". We came in and was greeted immediately although whoever was working the front was swamped. I will say she was extremely patient and answered all our questions and guided us on the sauce levels for our sandwiches. I went with extra hot and hot because she said the hot was pretty hot. Well needless to say I was surprised that I actually loved and could handle the extra hot! It was good! I ordered the 2 sandwiches and fries and honestly it was too much, but I was glad to have w the sandwich later on in the evening. Mi Amor also ordered a cinnamon toast shake and before you get excited, it's really just a vanilla shake with the cereal on top. He said it was good but considering the price.....I don't think it as worth it. With our order we also asked for extra Dave's sauce on the side which was perfect for the fries. The lady at the front also gave us honey packets and told us to drizzle it on the sandwiches. She was right, it definitely took the sandwiches to the next level. We ate inside and I believe it only took about 10-15 minutes (if that) for our order to come up. The place was fairly empty and quiet on a Sunday afternoon but you could tell they were receiving tons of delivery orders as the kitchen was very busy. We would definitely come back, my girl DoorDash from them all the time and now I might have to tell them to go ahead and order me an extra hot chicken sandwich as well. read more

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The chicken. The sauce. The spice. It's just so good. If you want quality fried chicken this is the place. I absolutely love the sliders and always get the spice level "Hot". But I tried the Dave Bites today with their Mac & Cheese and let's just say I'm a HUGE fan. The Mac & cheese is so creamy and not too cheesy, while the Dave bites are small little spicy crispy nuggets with the perfect crunch! You must get the sauce, it makes the whole meal!! read more

Dave's Hot Chicken - Dave 10 pc. Dave's Bites w/ Fries Mac & Cheese - Chicken Shop Near Me - Indianapolis, Indiana

Great chicken, service is usually slow but it's fresh so worth the wait. The restaurant is usually clean and with good atmosphere

I have to say that the woman running the cash register/taking orders was a saint. I arrived with 10 students for a last day of school celebration. She was kind and courteous to each child and was never annoyed with dealing with taking cash/change instead of cards. This alone will make me come back! The chicken sandwich was just spicy enough without being overpowering and the sauce was very flavorful. read more

Dave's Hot Chicken - Students enjoying their meal - Chicken Shop Near Me - Indianapolis, Indiana

Great food, cool atmosphere, a fantastic service. The chicken sliders dipped in their famous sauce was fantastic! It was on the pricey side but my son and I shared and got full off of the 1 meal. The pop machine was down, which was a bummer!! read more

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Thanks to my husband's recent hot chicken obsession, we've had Dave's Hot Chicken several times over the last few non the. We typically order it as carryout and the process is quite seamless. The menu is fairly limited and consists of tenders, sliders and full sandwiches with sides like slaw and fries. I typically go for the medium heat tenders with fries. One of these days I'll splurge and try the cheesy fries. The space has several tables inside and is fairly casually, as one would expect. Parking can be a little tight along Mass Ave- metered. Expect to spend around $10-$13/head. This has become one of our favorite spots for hot chicken in the city alongside Joella's and Hot Boys in Fountain Square. read more

First time at Dave's Hot Chicken! My wife and I were touring downtown Indianapolis and stopped in their Massachusetts Avenue location. This is a somewhat trendy area and had several options for lunch, but I really wanted to give Dave's a shot. It was after noon and the restaurant was not very busy. Service was great. The interior of the restaurant was cleaned and well stocked. My wife ordered the combo #1, tenders and fried, and I ordered the combo #2, sliders and fries. We went to get drinks and I opted for tea. The tea dispenser was missing the diffuser and my wife and I both got shot with raspberry tea syrup. No big deal. Our order came out in just a few minutes. The food looked great and was hot and fresh. The fries were hot, crispy, and well seasoned. The tenders were well seasoned and huge! My wife ordered light mild and I ordered medium heat. The sliders were enormous. Their sliders are the size of a McDonald's chicken sandwich and twice as thick. The chicken was hot, well seasoned and crispy. On a spice meter of 1-10, the medium heat was only about a 2. We enjoyed our experience and would go back to Dave's if given the opportunity. read more

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Very solid food. The staff is kind and the place is clean. Make sure you use the sauce. Without the Dave's sauce it's not as good. Great place to checkout for a quick meal! read more

Dave's Hot Chicken - Chicken Tender - Chicken Shop Near Me - Indianapolis, Indiana

Ok ..much respect to Dave's Hot chicken! I was skeptical but they proved m wrong! So the only chicken they serve are strips. They have 7 levels from zero seasoning ( but whyyy) to reaper. I settled with hot. Hot was good. Spicy without being overwhelming. This is not Thai hot...or African hot..you won't be sweating but it's enjoyable. The bread was sweet with big pickles and seasoned Daves sauce...The Dave sauce was a nice addition and you can ask for more. The crinkle fries were surprisingly good and had a dash of seasoned salt on it as well. This location on Mass Ave can get loud due to the echo and there's no outside seating. read more

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I tried Dave's Hot Chicken this week after seeing it everywhere on social media for the last few months. I was very excited to go! I ordered the #4 meal which comes with 1 slider and fries just to try it. I thought the slider was good and the fries were the best part of the meal. I got the lite mild sandwich which wasn't spicy at all and had a very strong cumin flavor. I probably would have enjoyed a spicier sandwich but I wanted to be cautious given it was my first time. Even though we went at a busy time, there was still a couple of tables available. I would agree that it can get loud in there when all the tables are full and the acoustics seem to really amplify. read more

Super good chicken and quick service. Definitely will come again. The slider (which was my original question) is definitely big enough for one person. It's as big as a chicken tender. Bit pricey though read more

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This place is a hip new joint off of Mass Ave. There is tons of metered street parking available in front of the restaurant and within walking distance. There are colorful murals all along the walls and music playing throughout the joint. This place has a lot going on here. It was very loud in there. How loud you ask? Loud enough that they need a PA system to announce orders ready for pick up. The place was packed during my visit. I got the 2 slider with fries meal and opted for the hot sauce with cheese. The staff there are nice. They dining area is deceptively big. It wraps around the corner. Seats are at a premium though, during their busy times. It is also not the cleanest area. Their were wet spots near the drink machine and tables that needed to be cleaned. It took about 20 minutes for me to get my food and make sure that you have your ticket number when you go up to get your food. My sliders, with the hot sauce, had a real kick to them. They were bordering on almost too hot. Also, I really could not taste the cheese that I paid to have added on. The chicken was still tasty, even after taking a piece home and having it for dinner. The fries were well seasoned and delicious. You get a ton of food and as I eluded to, I could not eat it all and took some home for later. I was teetering between a 3 and 4 star rating with this one, but ultimately decided to go with the 4 because that is where I think this place was closest. A 3.5 would be more appropriate though. I may go back. and if I do, I will give medium sauce a shot (and this is coming from a guy that likes spicy food). read more

It's nice to have a hot chicken option in Indy now! The chicken itself is high quality and tastes good, the hot level was pretty spicy and the mild was very flavorful. However, the sides were average at best. The Mac and cheese was creamy, but bland, and the fries weren't very good honestly, the dipping sauce helped a lot though. I would recommend a slider vs the tender 1.) because I ordered one of each and the chicken on the slider was much larger and 2.) the slider bun and coleslaw topping with the chicken was a great combo. Also, since they just opened be prepared to wait, I waited 40 minutes to order because they only had one person taking orders at noon. The chicken itself is 4/5 stars, but the experience and the quality of the sides take the overall rating down for me. UPDATE 06/01/22: A representative from this restaurant reached out to me about taking a survey to "make things right", I took the survey and there were no results. Trust me, if you want delicious hot chicken and great service, go to Hot Boys in fountain square. read more

Dave's Hot Chicken - Dave's #3: mild tender and hot slider and fries - Chicken Shop Near Me - Indianapolis, Indiana

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Our group came on grand opening day and we loved it. Staff super friendly and very cheerful. We got goodies for coming on grand opening. I got the hot spice level. Definitely more spicier than I expected but it was good. I added cheese on everything. Everything came out fast and fresh for how busy they were. Cant wait to come back! read more

Dave's Hot Chicken - Slider and tender #3 - Chicken Shop Near Me - Indianapolis, Indiana

I'm a fan! Dave's Hot Chicken is a welcome addition to the neighborhood. I appreciate that you order at the counter, as many of the other restaurants in the area are sit down. When ordering, I imagined the sliders would be small but they are the size of a normal chicken sandwich! Between two of us, one meal with two sliders and fries was more than enough food for our appetite. The chicken itself was very fresh and the breading was delicious! I like a little heat, but the medium was plenty of spice for me. If you're sensitive to heat I would try one of the more mild options to start. The brioche bun added a little sweetness and the pickles and cole slaw helped take the edge off the spice. Great chicken sandwich! The fries had amazing seasoning and the right amount of crispiness. Once they are dipped in their signature Dave's sauce, you won't want to stop eating them. In terms of the space inside, I liked the graffiti style art walls and bright chairs. It leans more towards an efficient and clean fast food environment rather than somewhere to sit for a longer period of time. Overall, for those looking for a faster, high-quality option off Mass Ave Dave's would be high on my list. read more

Dave's Hot Chicken - Slider w/ Dave's Sauce and Fries - Chicken Shop Near Me - Indianapolis, Indiana

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fresh chicken good macaroni perfect seasonings good icy lemonade. The service was great the food took a little long but it was all worth it man I swear I'm getting some more right now read more

Hot freaking chicken! Went to the soft opening of Dave's hot chicken on Mass Ave and it was fantastic! We had the 2 piece Nashville hot chicken sliders in medium and extra hot spice and it was great. The chicken tenders were juicy, fresh, and giant! Crispiness wise, they were on point and the dry rubs tasty and not just hot. The fries were hot and delicious, the chicken sliders came with pickles, kale slaw, Dave's sauce, as well cheese. I'm so happy Indy finally has some quality Nashville style hot chicken and I can't wait to go back and try their reaper chicken! Follow me on Instagram for more @gios_eatz read more

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First time and will not be my last. Dave's was absolutely phenomenal! The vibes were great. The food came out fast. The meal was filling but not overwhelming. The tender I got was mild and the burger was hot. It was perfect. I love the flavor and seasoning; I have never had fried chicken tenders like that before. read more

Dave's Hot Chicken - Dave's #3 1 Tender & 1 Slider w/ Cheese Fries - Chicken Shop Near Me - Indianapolis, Indiana

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I love some hot chicken, so when I saw there was a new spot on Mass Ave, I had to go. The place is decent sized. You order at the counter and they call your number when the food is ready. They have a few cans of beers, no booze. We opted for 2 tenders and 1 slider. I appreciated we could get each item a different heat level at no extra charge. We opted for mild, medium, and hot. Each one had a really good flavor! In fact, the food was so good, we were late to our next show because we were enjoying it so much. If you are on Mass Ave and want some great hot chicken, hit em up. read more

Dave's Hot Chicken - Single Tender - Chicken Shop Near Me - Indianapolis, Indiana

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I decided to visit while I was already on Mass Ave and saw there was no line. The place was clean and the staff were super friendly and informed about the menu. We ordered the 2 tenders and fries and added a slider and extra tender. I'm a spicy girl, but was warned against getting hot, so I went with medium and I'm glad I did because it did have some kick to it. The fries were well seasoned and the chicken was hot and fresh. Overall, the food was good and I would visit again. We ended up spending almost $30, including the tip so it is a little on the pricey side. This is a nice addition to Mass Ave. read more

Dave's Hot Chicken - Slider - Chicken Shop Near Me - Indianapolis, Indiana

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You knew I had to hit the hottest spot in indy I got the #3 which was a tender and slider with fries. For me I think I prefer the slider because of the slaw they give with it is so nice, but if you wanna go simple can't go wrong with a tender. I got them hot and it definitely had a good kick to it, but wasn't unbearable or anything and still had great flavor. My pro tip is to add some honey to the slider though because I think it adds an exquisite flavor to it! Oh bonus points for being halal! read more